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9. Programming

9.1 “GF_eXpress” PC Configuration Tool
Applications The creation of custom parameter menus with a limited sub-set
• Parameter configuration of Gefran devices (Instruments, Drives, of data is envisaged, to enable better and more effective device ADV200 - 4
Sensors) configuration.
• Tuning of control parameters with on-line tests and trends
• Management of parameter archive for multiple configuration GF_eXpress is based on HTML technology. The graphic layout
and content are intuitive and easy to use.
Features The interface and descriptions of the configuration parameters are
• Guided product selection available in multi-language format. ADV200-DC
• Simplified settings The use and support of UNICODE format, for multi-language man-
• Multiple languages
• Parameter printout agement, enables the inclusion of languages that use special char-
• Creation and storing of recipes acters (Chinese, Korean, Russian, etc.).
• Network autoscan
GF_eXpress also offers the following functions:

• Autoscan ADV200 - 6
Device connection parameters can be configured manually or us-
ing the Autoscan function.
The Autoscan function automatically searches for the device con-
nected to the development PC, sending serial commands to iden-
tify the type and parameters of communication. ADV100
GF_eXpress is the software used to configure the parameters of
the automation components, drives and sensors in the Gefran • Monitor Window
catalogue. When the device is connected, the configuration pages display the
value of the single parameter in real-time.
The procedures for selecting and configuring parameters are
easy and intuitive, thanks to the graphic interface and devices are Besides displaying the value the Monitor Window also enables pa- ADV80
grouped according to product type and functions. rameters to be modified in real-time.
Product searches are performed by means of a context search and
a visual selection from among actual images of the products. • Recipes
Saving and archiving a list of parameters. This function is used to
This makes it possible to have a single library of devices for all manage same configurations on different devices or the transfer of
Gefran products. configurations between different users. AFE200
All details for configuration of each single device are set out in XML
format to facilitate expansion of the catalogue and parameters. • Oscilloscope
Simultaneous monitoring of up to 8 curves. The reference value
for the curve being displayed can be selected from among all the
variables that are available for the selected device. FFE200

• Print
Prints the variables that are displayed or selected. The Print func-
tion also includes the preview.

• Technical data
Operating systems: SMB200
• Windows ® 2000, XP, Vista, 7.
Minimum PC requirements:
• Pentium class CPU
• 512 MB of RAM
• Free space of > 200MB
• Graphic card min. VGA (1024x768)
• 1 RS232 or USB serial port
• 1 Ethernet port (for other Gefran devices, e.g. Geflex) PROGRAM.
• CD-ROM drive
Communication protocols supported:
• Serial communication with the device (Modbus)
• Ethernet communication with TCP Modbus devices
The selected product can be configured as follows: •
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• using a sub-set of predefined parameters
• using a guided graphic interface with context menus